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Poems (1870): Proofs for first edition, Princeton/Troxell Copy
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It was Lilith the wife of Adam:
( Eden bower's in flower....
Lilith stood on the skirts of Eden;
( And O the bower and the hour....
In the ear of the Snake said Lilith :—
( Eden bower's in flower....
‘O but Adam was thrall to Lilith!
( And O the bower and the hour... and Lilith was queen of Adam!
( Eden bower's in flower